PINTU TENT HOUSE
MR. CHANDRAKISHORE SINGH
Why do we run to Vidhayak Ji for every small issue?
Not once has he served us tea or snacks,
and he thinks he's some big shot!
You want tea and snacks!
Is this about getting work done or having a tea party?
Sure, Madhav, but respect still matters.
Hey!
Come on, quick! Vidhayak Ji's got to leave for Jwalapur.
Vidhayak Ji's been quite busy lately.
Be thankful he agreed to see you.
Come on.
-No, Vidhayak Ji! No! -What happened? Come.
Why are we going in there?
That's where he is. Come on.
Brother, who's he beating the hell out of?
Come on.
-Listen, brother-- -Let's go. You want to meet him, right?
Come on. Here.
Hey, man. Don't leave us alone.
-Mend your ways! -It hurts!
It hurts!
Why are you crying? Look who's here!
The fools of Phulera!
Welcome.
Take this…
and whip him.
Ask him who shot Pradhan.
Take it.
But who is this big guy?
-Big guy? -Small guy.
He's a shooter.
He's the one who shot Pradhan?
That's what I've been saying!
Grab this, rough him up, and get him talking. Take it!
Vidhayak Ji, don't mind me,
but isn't that the police's job?
Have the police ever done anything?
We need to do it ourselves.
If someone blames me, defames me, and tries to humiliate me,
am I just supposed to sit back and do nothing? Tell me!
No.
Take this and beat him up!
I won't bear the guilt alone.
I said, take it!
Just close your eyes and whip him.
Come on, what's the big deal here?
Give it to me, Vidhayak Ji.
-Here. -No!
-Let's get the game started. -Jump right in.
No, please! No! No!
-Back up a little. -Go ahead. Yeah, okay.
-Keep going. -No, I'll die!
No!
Out with it, man!
Who shot Pradhan?
I didn't shoot him.
No, Vidhayak Ji.
No way he shot Pradhan, or he'd have owned up by now.
Hey!
The water's ice-cold! You should've warmed it up.
Sir, I'll do it.
Why did you take all the guavas yesterday?
-I took it for my family. -For your family!
Did I plant these trees for your family?
What were you saying?
-I was just saying, you keep digging. -Yes.
The culprit won't stay in the shadows forever. Am I right?
By the way, Bhushan…
If you win the elections…
make this guy the Upa-Pradhan. Alright?
Okay?
Come along. Hey!
What are you doing?
That's fine, but all I really need is your blessings.
It's enough if my blessings help me first.
Tell me…
what is it that you want?
We have news,
but we don't really know what to make of it.
What news?
You know Vikas, the assistant secretary at Phulera Panchayat?
The one who wears a punchy fragrance?
Yeah, tell me. What about him?
Vidhayak Ji, we're not sure how,
but he's managed to buy a plot right on the main road.
-Really? -A man…
who makes around a lakh annually
has managed to buy land worth 30 to 35 lakh rupees.
Something doesn't add up.
I suspect Pradhan Ji is behind all this.
Yeah.
Okay.
Let me figure something out.
Vidhayak Ji, do whatever you want before the nominations.
That'll make things fun.
This guy's pretty slick!
Step over here and stand here.
When are the nominations?
Three days from now.
Three days…
from now.
We're talking about the nominations here.
We need at least ten to twelve cars.
Big cars.
No small ones. Only big cars.
Also, they should be the same color. Black or white.
All white!
All black cars will look like a mob roll-out.
Alright. Make it all white.
Day after tomorrow, on the dot.
ROOM NO. 2
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Okay.
Should we bring Sitara along to the nominations?
Sitara…
That will be great.
A white horse in front, and ten white cars trailing behind.
What a stunning sight that will be!
It'll carry a symbolic meaning too.
Meaning?
Everyone in Phulera gathered for the horse.
So, it's a symbol of unity.
-Yeah. -Unity.
But how will we take the horse?
None of us can ride a horse.
Walking to Fakauli Bazar will take forever.
That's right.
I'm sure someone in this big village can ride a horse.
Who would know horse riding?
Who could it be?
Vikas?
Bambahadur!
Bambahadur's grandfather was Rangbahadur.
Back in the day, he used to ride a carriage. Do you remember?
There's a good chance Bambahadur knows horse riding.
Right?
Sachiv Ji, ask him.
Call him up.
I must have his phone number.
Found it.
Hello, Bambahadur Ji.
How are you? I'm fine.
I wanted to ask…
can you ride a horse?
I mean, a normal horse!
Oh, wow!
Great!
No, it's not an emergency.
-Come to the office if you're free. -Yes.
We'll chat over tea.
I see.
Alright then, see you.
Is he coming?
Yes, though he needs to feed his pet parrots first.
Oh, good!
Nominations are sure to stir up some buzz this time!
I'll whip up some amazing tea for us.
No, wait, I'll make tea.
-Okay, I'll sip my tea. -Sachiv Ji…
these nominations will leave a lasting impact!
With this kind of hype, madam's already winning at nominations!
Your ideas are spot on.
He applies his MBA mindset.
Are the arrangements done?
Forget the cars, we're going horseback!
Saddle up, close your eyes, and sit tall like a boss.
-Alright. -Do one thing.
You two should ride the horse together for nominations.
That sounds good too.
This time, the reins will be in my hands.
Why bother with the reins when I'm around?
Just hold me tight and ride behind me.
-Yes. -No way.
This time, you hold me tight and ride behind.
You've been holding the reins for a long time.
Now it's my turn, dear.
Well, alright then.
Papa, you should find something else to do.
-Yes. -Dear…
I'm considering getting a carriage.
Oh, man!
Papa, why won't you change this bell?
The cawing noise is driving me crazy!
Dear, I've called the mechanic, but there's no sign of him yet.
What were you thinking when you got a bell that caws like a crow?
Why didn't you get a bell that sounds like a koel?
I wanted a koel bell, but somehow got a crow!
Be right there!
Who is it?
It must be the mechanic.
I'm coming.
Yes?
Sorry?
This is a raid!
Raid?
Yes?
We're here to carry out a raid.
Your friendships are solid.
Come on! Submit your mobile phones.
-Excuse me? -Hand them over.
Put your phones, laptops, etc. on the table.
Sir, what is this in regard to?
Come on, it's an anti-corruption raid.
Come on, hurry up!
Keep this, Shukla.
A BLOW BRINGS PAIN AND PAIN BRINGS UNDERSTANDING.
The Pradhan has brought shame to the village.
I can't bear to see the condition of this village, Binod.
What can I say?
Greed can make people act like animals.
Animals without even a tether!
The nice thing about us is we keep greed in check.
Sure, we're greedy, but not much.
-Yes. -Why?
Our expenses are low, that's why.
We try to keep our household expenses as low as possible.
I even brought tea leaves from my parents' home.
-I see. -Those guys drink beer.
We're into chewing tobacco.
How much does that even cost?
-Ten rupees! -Ten rupees!
We neither crave to earn nor fear to hide.
It's unnecessary.
When there's no need for it, why get into corruption?
I don't want a house with two courtyards.
Isn't that right?
-You're right. -Yes.
If I become the Pradhan,
none of this will happen.
You're the kind of leader Phulera deserves, Bhushan Bhai. Am I right?
Absolutely.
Hey, Bhuthu! Bring tea for everyone!
Get some biscuits to go with it.
-Also bring some biscuits along! -Wow!
Now I understand…
where Manju Devi gets her makeup money from!
Darn it!
Hand me the towel.
Here.
Chunnulal Ji…
tell me if you stumble upon any treasure.
Someone gave them the wrong scoop, and here they are!
Say what?
-It's called-- -Please go spit out that tobacco first.
No professionalism at all in how they handle raids.
Want me to freshen up, do my holy rituals, and then invade your place?
Really? You came here without bathing?
Hey!
What?
Where to?
I can drink some water, right?
Sure.
What do you think?
Vidhayak set this up?
Who else would it be?
An anti-corruption raid's happening before nominations.
Of course, this dents Pradhan Ji's reputation.
He's behind this.
There's no way they'll find anything.
After Pradhan Ji's place, will they raid ours too?
So what if they do?
Don't worry.
What's wrong?
-What's in your house? -No…
What are you hiding?
What is it? Say something.
It's nothing illegal. But…
I've got some cash.
Cash? What cash?
The money Prahlad Cha gave me for buying land.
-Yeah? -I have around six lakh rupees left.
Six lakh rupees! Are you crazy holding that much money at home?
Six lakh rupees isn't that much.
Earning six thousand and sitting on six lakh rupees cash at home is a lot!
But I gave him that money. It's not black money.
Prahlad Ji, right now they're just looking for a reason.
They're in full force. Right and wrong won't stop them.
We need to move the cash before the raid.
They have to go first.
They have taken our phones too.
Sachiv Ji.
Are you all going to jail?
Need some help?
Don't think. Just play your turn.
-I'll knock out your token. -We'll see.
-Oh… -Oh! Well, never mind.
What are you waiting for?
You're here to raid the house, right?
-So go ahead! -Play.
There's no black money in my house.
You'll find nothing.
You'll find out soon.
Wait until sir gets here.
They're raiding Pradhan Ji's place as we speak.
Please go and sit.
-Go sit! -Play your turn.
She's on edge.
-Four. Yes. -How much? Four?
Come on, man. What are you thinking about?
Here…
Six.
A cat?
Oh, five!
Darn it!
What are you…
A five will knock you out. Wait.
Come upstairs.
Police.
There!
Play.
-Okay. -That's fine.
It's going to be fun now.
Now I'll roll a five and knock you out.
Not going to spare you.
Easy.
Bambahadur Ji, what are you doing here?
Vikas Bhai sent me here.
He asked you to pass on all the hidden cash at home to me.
-But that's not black money. -Whatever it is!
If they find it, we're in trouble.
Get it now. Hurry.
Go!
-Okay, -Go.
What now?
How can I trust that he actually sent you?
Oh my God!
Vikas Bhaiya warned me you'd question me.
That's why he sent his handkerchief with me. Here you go.
This is his handkerchief.
Alright, then go get the cash!
I'll be right back. Wait.
Go on. Keep it low.
You can't win against me that easily.
Madam, water…
We told you not to.
Why did you go upstairs without permission?
-I just-- No reason. -No reason?
I was feeling very…
I was feeling anxious. I went upstairs for some fresh air.
-Anxious? -Yes.
Because of the raid?
Tell us.
Are you feeling anxious because of the raid?
-No. -Then?
I'm going to have a baby soon.
I see.
-So, you're pregnant. -Yes.
Oh my God!
Hey!
Check there.
We heard some noise, right?
Yes, we did.
Probably someone nearby.
Come on.
Let's go.
Still feeling anxious?
Yes, a little.
Want some water?
No, I'm good.
Should we call a doctor?
No.
Could you do me a favor?
Do you know Pradhan Ji's daughter?
Rinki?
Please call her.
She's a good friend of mine.
If I spend some time talking to her,
I'll feel a lot better.
Please call her.
What are you thinking about?
You didn't even bring a female constable.
And why are you inside the house?
We…
Out. Stand at the gate.
Step out of here.
Go stand near the gate.
-Go! -Alright.
Sir isn't answering the phone.
Will Bambahadur handle it?
Don't worry. He's a total hero.
As soon as he grabs the cash,
he will bolt faster than even Sitara.
-Well, he does run fast. -He runs fast.
Sir won't answer his phone.
Hey!
Yes?
Do you know Pradhan Ji's house?
Yes.
Tell his daughter Vikas' wife isn't feeling well
and wants to see her.
What are you looking at? Go!
Yes.
Two.
Paneer sabzi is too good.
I would have offered lunch if you weren't chewing tobacco.
We'll change it soon.
She's pregnant?
-I'll go. -Go on.
-Be careful. -I'll go see her. Yes.
Hey!
Why are you limping?
I took a fall.
-Where? -What?
Where?
I fell off a tree.
I was snapping twigs and slipped.
Snapping twigs in the afternoon?
Yes. I usually brush late.
That's why.
Come on, show me your jewelry stash.
Check it out yourself, since you've been snooping.
There.
-Rinki. -Yes?
Hear me out. I'll go in there and bring the cash.
Hide it under your dupatta and walk away.
How can I just walk away?
It's not just a few thousand, Bhabhi.
So, what do we do?
Listen up.
Bambahadur is back there.
-You go and bring the cash. -Okay.
We'll head upstairs and throw it to him.
They've barred me from going upstairs.
Then we'll toss it to him from here.
Hurry up and bring the cash.
-You sure? -Yes.
-Alright. -Go.
Go.
Where to?
She's going to take her medicines.
She's feeling anxious.
Okay. Fine.
Yes. Come on, play.
What? Play.
-Play your turn. -Yeah, okay.
Go ahead, toss it to him.
You toss it.
-I can't toss it. -Why?
I'm pregnant.
Hurry up.
Wait.
Yes!
Nice!
You should save those twigs you plucked.
It'll come in handy in jail.
-Let go! -Please go easy!
-Let go of our daughter! -Hey, go easy on them!
-Come on. -Easy.
-Sit! -Mom, please save us!
What evidence shows this is black money?
-What evidence shows this is clean money? -I've got evidence!
I gave him the money. It was sent from my account.
Take a look at this message.
-How can you tell this is the same money? -Is he out of his mind?
Sir, can you prove this is black money?
-You prove it! -Watch your tone, or you'll regret it!
You've been at it forever! What came of it?
You saw what happened.
That's no way to treat a pregnant woman.
-Yes! -I don't know all that.
Those four stashed black money and got caught red-handed.
Who said it's black money?
-Really? So why was it being hidden? -What?
Are you kidding? Are you messing with me?
Alright, I'll do it too!
I dare you to start the car.
Let me see how you take them away!
Come on. Let's go!
Start the car! Come on!
-Come on. -Get going, man!
-Move, make way. -Don't worry, okay?
Come on, move.
Let me see…
-Go ahead. -Start the car.
Out of the way.
-Come on. -Drive if you can!
-You'll have to run us over! -Yes.
-Yeah, drive if you can. Stay away. -Bring it on.
If you want to get out, you'll have to run over us.
Their whole demeanor is different now.
-Keep your distance. -Run us down.
What are you gawking at? Call up your boss.
-Take his permission. -Ask him. Will you commit a murder?
He may well approve it!
He's fine with murders.
What are you waiting for? Get them out of here!
-Yes. Get out of the way! -Move!
-Madam, please go easy. -Don't touch me!
POLICE
We won't budge!
Hey, what…
Out of the way! Move!
-Get lost! -Come on!
You wait.
Take your hand away!
Hey! Stop!
-Stop! -Stop!
Stop it!
-Move! -What is it?
The Vidhayak is no longer the Vidhayak.
So, enough with the sucking up.
Turns out, the secret tip was bogus.
Let them go.
You all are free to go.
Come on, please leave.
-What are you looking at? Get in there! -Let's go.
Get going.
I had no idea you had such big links.
Well…
Here. Come on.
Let's go.
Come on.
Enough gawking! Head back home!
What just happened?
I didn't quite understand.
Whatever happened, we got lucky.
Who keeps saving them every time?
The stars seem to be aligned for them.
-Let's go. -What…
-Who the hell… -That wasn't fun at all.
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